Former Temple Hill exec Jim Miller (see: HARRIS & TWAIN UP, MILLER OUT.) is now based at Lion’s Gate FIlms as their new VP of Production.  We wish him well.

FRESHLY POPPED
Representation: Escape Artists
Written by: Megan Parsons
Into studios directly with Escape Artists producing for the town.  R-rated female driven comedy in the vein of EMPIRE RECORDS.  Girl works at the local move theatre over the summer and tries to lose her virginity before going to college in the fall.

Spec NO RELATION, first reported on trackingb.com back in September (see: FROM 2 OF THE WRITERS OF PINK PANTHER 2.) has sold to Fox Searchlight with Kaplan/Perrone and The Walt Becker Co producing.

Going out first thing next week. 
TRUTH: A COMEDY
Representation: Liz Rowinski (Endeavor)
Written by: Irene Mecchi & Bridget Terry
Based on the novel NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH by Avi Avi.  High school kid gets his life turned upside after he becomes a media sensation for singing the Star Bangled Banner in school.

The Chairman & CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment is seeking a new second assistant.  Not for someone who wants to get into development.  Busy desk.  Thick skin required.  Very administrative.  Reports to first assist.  Resumes to: itsmarina@gmail.com
Assistant to the Exec VP of Casting at Fox Filmed Entertainment needed.  Apply direct to: Kate.Horton@fox.com
Assistant needed at Arad Productions (IRON MAN, [...]

We are hearing that ARENA, a spec that created instant widespread interest this week (see: Protected: KNOW THY ENEMY MIGHT NOT BE SUCH A GOOD THING.) has been sold to Summit… 

IOLANTA
Representation: Blair Belcher (UTA) & Glenn Rigberg (Rigberg Entertainment Group)
Written by: Amy Talkington
A character driven thriller about an unlikely bond between a kidnapper and his captive.  Simon Kinberg attached to produce.

ROBOT WINGMAN out from Will Lowery (see: Protected: BROAD R RATED COMEDY SPEC.) is heading into studios.
Mike Karz into Warners, Lion’s Gate & Summit
Lynda Obst into Universal, Paramount & Paramont Vantage
Mandalay into Focus & Rogue
Straight into Spyglass, Mandate, New Regency and MGM

To: New Line Colleagues
From: Bob Shaye and Michael Lynne
Subject: Our Company
This afternoon, Time Warner is announcing that New Line will become a
unit of Warner Bros.  This is, of course, a very difficult and
emotional time for all of us who have worked at New Line.  While there
is not much we can say that can lessen the [...]

THE ORDER OF VAMPIR
Representation: Seth El (House of Scribes)
Written by: Tamas Harangi
Going out wider today.  Horror/Action thriller.  A resurrected vampire hunts for the descendant of his mortal enemy among American students vacationing in Europe.

Sandbar Pictures is looking for an assistant to the President of the company.  Resumes and cover letter to: sandbarpictures@yahoo.com
The Collective’s Nate Bolotin is looking for an assistant to be based in Beverly Hills.  Deal with talent/lit and TV and film production at this management company.  Undergrad degree and industry experience required.  Hiring asap.  Resumes and a brief [...]

THE DEBT
Representation: Ari Emanuel & Phil Raskind
Written by: Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughan
Remake of an Israeli film.  A female Mossad agent haunted by her failure to kill a Nazi War criminal restarts the hunt.  Matthew Vaughan attached to produce.